7 Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route .

Sometimes called the Whisky Route. This is a popular route up steep paths
through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland
zones to the Shira Plateau. It then traverses beneath the glaciated
precipices of the Southern Icefields to join the Barafu Route to the
summit. An extra day could be added to the itinerary, best spent on the
Shira Plateau, where you could walk to the Shira Needles. Strong groups
could omit camping at Karanga River. The Mweka Route is used for the
descent.

Accommodation on the mountain is in tents which the porters will pitch for
you. You will need a sleeping bag, warm clothes and walking poles. This is
a steep, tough trek within the limits of a fit individual used to walking
in mountain areas.

Day 1: Arrive in Moshi:
We stay at Keys, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower
slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare you for
adventure.

We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an
equipment
check.

We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage
and travel
insurance.

Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Hut (Full Board)

The climb starts from machame gate (1830m), we walk through the lush lower
slopes of
Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora
and fauna
of the rain forest, you will arrive to the first Machame Hut, situated at
3000m
above sea level
If is a clear day we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome
of Kibo if
the evening clouds permit.
Machame Gate to Machame Hut (3,000 m): 6-7 hours walking.

Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (Full Board)

A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular
cliff known as
Picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine
moorland,
which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular
views of Kibo
peak can be seen from Shira Camp.
Machame Hut to Shira Camp (3,840m); 4-6 hours walking.

Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Valley (Full Board)
Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the
southwest
side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final
section of the
Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we
descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.).
Shira Camp to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (Full Board)

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier,
where we may
have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up
the Great
Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the
trail
continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley. After a short
break for
a hot lunch we take a steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on
compacted
scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu
Camp.
The
two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can been seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot
lunch at the
Camp, The remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the
final ascent
before an early night summit walk.
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 7-9 hours walking.

Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (Full Board)
We follow an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gains
altitude unrelentingly to reach Barafu Hut (14,800 ft) for lunch. There is
a short acclimatisation hike to the plateau at the bottom of the southeast
valley (15,700 ft). The remainder of the day is spent resting in
preparation for the early morning final ascent. [3-5 hours walking]

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (Full Board)

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb
over loose
volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace
will take us
to rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for
few
minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling
good can
continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater
rim to
main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few
minutes to
appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and
we stop
at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka
Camp.
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.

Day 8: Descent – Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi (Full Board)

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate
successful climbers
will receive their summit certificates. After lunch we drive back to Keys
hotel.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.

Kilimanjaro Climb Includes:
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport , where a Amalia Adventure driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi( 40KM)